Sap tax technology specialist

Purpose: Configure SAR's ERP and build the monitoring toolkit so zakat, VAT and WHT data is captured, calculated, reported and flagged automatically.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the current ERP set-up for tax codes, GL mapping and master data, and close the gaps for zakat, VAT and WHT.
• Build or configure zakat base tracking, calculation and reporting inside the ERP.
• Embed tax checks in daily posting and the monthly close so data stays accurate continuously.
• Build the VAT/WHT validation and monitoring model: return-to-GL reconciliation, sample tests, exception logs.
• Configure alerts that notify management of discrepancies and unusual patterns (e.g. rate mismatches, missing WHT on foreign payments, spikes vs prior months).
• Design exportable, audit-ready reports in formats ZATCA and external auditors accept.
• Document the solution and train finance users; hand over to SAR's IT and tax teams.

Deliverables

• ERP tax configuration design and change log
• VAT/WHT validation and monitoring toolkit (model, dashboards, alert rules)
• Zakat calculation and reporting module
• Report pack and user guide

Experience Required

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or similar
• 6+ years in ERP finance (SAP FI/CO, S/4HANA or Oracle Fusion Financials), including at least one tax configuration project
• Hands-on with KSA VAT, WHT and ZATCA e-invoicing (FATOORA) integration
• Data and reporting skills: SQL, Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud, advanced Excel

Preferred: SAP/Oracle certification, Big 4 or tax-technology consulting background, Arabic